2004 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,697 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
